QUESTION
Does a misdemeanor traffic offense remain on record forever?
Asked on Feb 20th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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I passed someone driving around a double-yellow line in California. I received a misdemeanor and the judge fined me $30. Does this remain on my record forever?
5 ANSWERS
John J. Carney
California allows expungment under certain circumstances. Consult with a lawyer in your area that advertises for that service on Google. I would search for "expungment lawyer" and Google will find them in your city or within 20-30 miles of your city depending on how they advertise.
Answered on Feb 24th, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Yes. Which is why you should hire a lawyer to have it expunged.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 11:41 PM
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Your historical driving record is a permanent record.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 12:57 PM
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Maybe. The prevailing view is that minor traffic offenses typically fall off your driving record after four or five years PRESUMING (emphasis added) that you also have not been convicted of any serious traffic offenses. If you have been, the minors may be on your record forever.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Normally but that is up to State law. Ask a California attorney.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 12:56 PM